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Sandra Cordon

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ABOUT THE WRITER

A longtime journalist in her native Canada and in her adopted home of Italy, Cordon is a contributing writer and editor with GLF and CIFOR. Cordon worked across Canada with the national news agency The Canadian Press (CP) before focusing on monetary policy as a speechwriter with The Bank of Canada. She holds degrees in political science and journalism and is at present working towards her Master’s degree in International Relations with Queen Mary University in London. 

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What would a just transition look like?

The world urgently needs to phase out fossil fuels and move towards a low-carbon future. Here’s how to ensure a just transition for everyone.

 
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What’s the real cost of fast fashion?

How green are your clothes, really? The clothing industry is awash with greenwashing – but regulators are starting to crack down.

 

REDD+ turns 10, growing into its own

REDD+ might not have turned out as expected, but its goal of transformational change is still in sight

 

What is climate risk, and how can we manage it?

This guide explains all you need to know about climate risk: what it is, how to manage it and which countries are facing the greatest risks.

 

Healing the planet, one farmer at a time

In a session at GLF Nairobi 2023 hosted by FOLUR, speakers discussed why finance is crucial to bringing small farmers into land restoration.

 

When selling carbon credits, give communities a cut

Find out why benefit sharing can be a valuable way to attract carbon credit sales from restoration and reforestation projects.

 

Rethinking food value chains for healthy forests

On the International Day of Forests 2023, this Q&A explores how sustainable food value chains can support healthy forests and livelihoods.

 
A local farmer in his bamboo basket in Hội An, Vietnam. Chester Ho, Unsplash

Biodiversity finance: Investing in nature, humans included

Biodiversity finance experts urge support for local conservation and restoration efforts through a variety of innovative tools.

 
Rosalina Tuyuc Velásquez, an Indigenous human rights activist in her forest formerly part of a conflict area in Guatemala. Ryan Brown, UN Women

“It’s necessary we understand well where our culture is going wrong.”

Indigenous leader Gam Shimray on the fundamentality of rights in ongoing biodiversity proceedings.

 
Improved carbonization techniques in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Fiston Wasanga, CIFOR

To build confidence for landscape finance, carbon accounting standards are critical

Takeaways on how carbon accounting works best, from methodologies and project assessments to ensuring claims are credible.

 
An Indigenous community in Peru passes down traditional embroidery techniques to younger generations. Juan Carlos Huayllapuma, CIFOR

New Land Rights Standard to ground climate action in human rights

Land Rights Standard gives principles to help infuse other sustainability standards and activities with justice.

 
Regenerative agriculture can help preserve top soil, biodiversity and water resources. Ollivier Girard, CIFOR

Carbon credits can help incentivize farmers to go ‘regenerative’

Learnings from part one of a carbon finance learning program: Can carbon credits pave the way to sustainable agriculture?

 
Matt Flynn, Smithsonian Institution

New exhibition features Regreening Africa mobile app

Landscape regeneration, peace efforts and tech intersect at NYC’s Cooper Hewitt museum, which has included the Regreening Africa app.

 
New research proves that participation does not always equate to power in decision-making processes. Marlon del Aguila Guerrero, CIFOR

A seat at the table isn’t enough to ensure equity and “counter power”

Multi-stakeholder platforms need critical mass of Indigenous and local people to ensure equity and counter power.

 
The rise of oil and gas prices is spurring interest and investment in accelerating the transition to green energy sources. Jay Huang, Flickr

Despite global turmoil, outlook stays positive for sustainable finance

Experts say growing need for ‘green’ energy and systems change is boosting investor interest in ESG financing.

 

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